ECO-SCIENCE Challenge

Open to all Indiana students grades K-12

Date: April 17, 2026; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Deadline for application: April 3, 2026

The Eco-Science Challenge encourages innovative Hoosier students to explore solutions to current eco-science problems. Big and small initiatives are welcome as we work together to design and build the sustainable future you deserve.

Categories include both individuals and groups in grades K-4, 5-8 and 9-12, as well as a community impact award. You can enter projects for competition or display. Click here to see the scoring rubric from a previous year so you can start planning your project!

Earth Charter Indiana and the Indiana State History Museum have teamed up for an annual eco-science fair since 2015!
To find out more about past Eco-Science Fairs, see this video from 2017 and this video from 2015.

ECOSCIENCE FAIR Judges

We were excited have Mayor Joe Hogsett, Indianapolis, in 2017 on hand to judge our students’ projects!

Sustainability Science

Innovative Hoosier students are invited to get involved in becoming the solution to global climate issues. Students can submit science fair projects on a range of topics including: aquaculture, vermiculture, composting, social awareness, urban farming, alternative fuel, and recycling initiatives in their schools and communities. Scholarships are awarded to winners across age categories.